HIPSTER RUNOFF

In the past month, I've scanned a lot of 'TOP SONGS/TOP ALBUMS of 2007', and of course there are the obvious choices. Most TOP SONGZ lists fall between the range of 'what sounded fun but won't be memorable' (this is what HIPSTER RUNOFF's list will be 60% about) and 'Stuff that we will probably remember in 10 years' (this blog made a halfway accurate list that's worth glancing at/making a hilarious comment at).

When it comes to bands that have been successful this year, and ended up having an awkward performance on a late night show indicating their crossover appeal with people who actually BUY music, I've been a bit surprised that Chromeo hasn't left a more memorable dent in these lists.

While I know 'of course it's just Chromeo', I think that their level of PRESS + BlogLuv + demand for mp3s has warranted them more 'end of year list' consideration. I will always download a Chromeo MP3, but they're definitely not on my end of year list!

'We're Chromeo. Every1 can like us.'

BURNING QUESTIONS about Chromeo's band business model:
1. Has VICE overbranded or misbranded them?
2. Would they be more 'critically acclaimed' if they were still 'just 2 dudes' instead of band with a marketing machine behind them?
3. Do they need more extreme differentiation strategies?
3a. Should the gangster looking dude turn into a robot?
4. In terms of 'the mainstream appeal' that they have, has their sound slotted them into being associated with 'OMG! this sounds like a 1 hit wonder from the 80s!'
5. How has Chromeo managed to warrant HYPE but not necessarily the BEST of 2K7-ability. Did Justice's 'D.A.N.C.E.' take the annual 'I know this song is a gimmick, but I have to put one electrodancey song on my list' slot?

In conclusion, 'Whatever! Just keep me dancin' Chromebros! Yall are pretty alright. Don't let any one keep you from following ur dreams. It doesn't matter what bloggers say.'

[MP3]
Chromeo Bonafied Lovin' (The Teenagers Remix)

Chromeo's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/chromeo

The Teenager's Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/theteenagers